Homemade Christmas Gifts From The Kitchen

These Edible DIY Homemade Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen would be perfect for any teacher, coworker, family member, or neighbor. So easy to make, and most of them are impossible to mess up. 

We all know food is the way to everyone’s heart and a great way to show them how much you care. It’s also an excellent way to take care of those “hard to buy for” people on your Christmas List.

These gifts can be packaged up in jars, gift bags, platters, boxes, or clear treat bags and tied with a ribbon. Visit your local Dollar Store and pick up some seasonal cake plates, platter, and containers. They also carry bags and ribbons. You will find everything you need for several gifts and only spend a little.

Spend a day baking, making, and wrapping and another day delivering. It’s the perfect way to show people you care and appreciate them.

Check out the list below. There are some Gifts in a Jar, Baked Food Gifts, No-Bake Food Gifts, Chocolate Food Gifts, Cookies, and Sweets. I bet you can find at least one if not several Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen to make and deliver this year for Christmas.

19 Edible Food Gifts for Friends and Family

Homemade Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Sea Salted Caramel Fudge

Sea Salted Caramel Fudge
Easy Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge
An easy, rich, and delicious fudge recipe. Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge will satisfy any sweet tooth!
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Easy Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge

Tea Cake Cookies

Tea Cake Cookies
Old Fashioned Tea Cake Cookies
Tea Cake Cookies are small crispy cookies, baked till they are a golden brown. This is by far the best tea cake recipe around.
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Tea Cake Cookies

Oven Roasted Peanuts

Oven Roasted Peanuts {3 Ingredients}
Oven Roasted Peanuts {3 Ingredients}
Oven Roasted Peanuts — also known as parched peanuts — are a wonderful snack for ball games, or get togethers. They also make a delightful gift.
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Oven Roasted Peanuts {3 Ingredients}

Toasted Pecans

Toasted Pecans
Toasted Pecans
Toasting pecans is a simple way to bring out the nutty flavors and crunch. Learn how to toast pecans in the oven or in a pan to add to your favorite dishes. Toasting pecans takes the ordinary and turns them into extraordinary.
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Toasted Pecans

Candied Pecans

Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Sour Cream Candied Pecans is a southern classic. Made with only 4 ingredients. This is sure to satisfy any nut lovers sweet tooth.
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Sour Cream Candied Pecans

White Chocolate Christmas Crack

White Chocolate Christmas Crack
White Chocolate (Almond Bark) Christmas Crack
White Chocolate Christmas Crack is a saltine toffee candy made with butter, brown sugar, saltines, and white almond bark. It is crunchy, salty, sweet, and delicious!
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White Chocolate Christmas Crack #christmascrackisfantastic #christmascandy #christmasdesserts

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Easy Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Easy Jalapeno Pepper Jelly is served over cream cheese with your favorite crackers. It’s sweet with just the right amount of heat. Great for appetizers, or as a snack.
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Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Spicy Seasoned Fire Crackers

Spicy Seasoned Fire Crackers
Spicy Seasoned Fire Crackers
Spicy Seasoned Fire Crackers are addictive little crackers made with just 4 ingredients: Oyster crackers, oil, Ranch Seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Spicy Seasoned Fire Crackers

Sweet Potato Pie

Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Simply Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Simply Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a favorite in our house. It’s made with basic ingredients and turns out perfect every time. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream for an added touch.
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Brownie Bites

Chocolate Dipped Brownie Bites
Chocolate Dipped Brownie Bites
Chocolate-Dipped Brownie Bites make a fabulous and, in my opinion, award-winning treat. Be warned these chocolate-covered bites are very addicting, and you will have to have some self-control when eating them. 🙂
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Chocolate Dipped Brownie Bites

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls are very satisfying and super-rich in flavor. One ball goes a long way and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Lemon Blossoms

Lemon Blossoms Cakes
Glazed Lemon Blossoms
Glazed Lemon Blossoms are irresistible bites of cake bursting with lemon flavor. Mini yellow cake bites dunked in a sweet lemony glaze. It’s like a mouth full of sunshine.
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Glazed Lemon Blossom Cakes

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie
The best and easiest Chocolate Pecan Pie you will ever make. Perfect for any holiday table.
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chocolate pecan pie

Double Chocolate Brownies

Double Chocolate Brownies
Double Chocolate Brownies
Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies are for the serious chocolate lover. They are rich and chocolatey and will be the only brownies you will bake from now on.
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Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies

Banana Nut Bread

The Best Banana Nut Bread
The Best Banana Nut Bread
The Best Banana Nut Bread
The only Banana Nut Bread recipe you will need! Easy to make and Delicious to eat!
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Easy Banana Nut Bread

Chocolate Oreo Balls

Oreo Cookie Balls
Oreo Cookie Balls {3 Ingredients}
Delicious little bite-sized dessert treats covered in a vanilla or chocolate almond bark. Perfect for a snack, holiday treat, or party.
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Oreo Cookie Balls 3 Ingredients

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Cinnamon rolls are soft, light, and packed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. They are topped with a cream cheese icing that will have you licking your fingers for all of that ooey-gooey deliciousness.
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Cinnamon Rolls

Carrot Cake

The Best Carrot Cake
The Best Ever Carrot Cake
The Best Ever Carrot Cake–freshly grated carrots, pineapple, cinnamon, and nuts make for one delicious cake! This cake is topped with a cream cheese and butter frosting that is out of this world.
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carrot cake

Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Chocolate Brownie Trifle
This Chocolate Brownie Trifle dessert is easy to make and will feed a crowd. It looks amazing layered in a bowl and will certainly impress your guest and family.
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Chocolate Brownie Trifle

For ways to package and wrap Homemade Food Gifts, check out these ideas for some inspiration.

17 Comments

  1. Wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing. I always bake cookies or make hot chocolate mix. I think this year I’ll make your fudge. Looks delicious!

  2. This is a great collection. I’ve been planning on making edible gifts and found the perfect list. Thanks for sharing

  3. Food is always the best gift anyway can give me anytime of the year, but especially during Christmas, thank you for such spectacular ideas.

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